Renowned writer, thinker, and lyricist Javed Akhtar, a self-proclaimed atheist, is taking a firm stand against a deeply misleading video circulating online. This fabricated video falsely depicts him wearing a cap and embracing Islam, causing significant distress and damage to his public image.
The Fabricated Video Controversy A mischievous and damaging video has recently surfaced across the internet, purporting to show Javed Akhtar embracing Islam. This clip, which has no basis in reality, has drawn strong condemnation from Akhtar himself. As an individual who has consistently and publicly identified as an atheist, this video directly contradicts his personal beliefs and identity.
Javed Akhtar's Strong Response Akhtar expressed his extreme displeasure, questioning the motives behind such malicious acts. He firmly stated, “Who does all this? Yeh log kaun hai (who are these people)? They must be taught a lesson.” He emphasized the sanctity of personal belief, highlighting that religious affiliation is a private matter between an individual and God. For someone who does not have a relationship with God, as Akhtar clearly states about himself, creating such a false narrative is an egregious violation of personal space and truth. “Religious belief is a very personal matter. It is a private equation between Man and God. It is especially inviolable when one doesn’t have a relationship with God. I don’t. So who are you to make up an equation between me and the Creator?” he remarked.
Commitment to Legal Action Determined to combat online misinformation and protect his personal truth, Javed Akhtar has decided to pursue stern legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating this unauthorized video. He believes that ignoring such acts of digital mischief only emboldens the perpetrators. “We often allow such mischief—and that’s a mild word, it’s much more deleterious—to slide from sight. That’s wrong. It only encourages the troublemakers to get bolder. I won’t let it slide,” Akhtar affirmed, signaling his unwavering resolve to bring the culprits to justice. This move underscores the serious impact of fabricated content and the necessity of accountability in the digital age.
